making potholders?
04-20-2011, 05:30 AM
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The lady that runs the LQS has a sample of a hotpad that was made with only insulbright, no regular batting. It has a burn, in some places clear through the potholder. It was in flames when her husband found it. He had made some soup, was stirring it, took the spoon out and laid it on the potholder, went downstairs to do something, came back upstairs and the potholder was in flames. The LQS owner is now recommending NOT to use insulbright in potholders - batting only.
The lady that runs the LQS has a sample of a hotpad that was made with only insulbright, no regular batting. It has a burn, in some places clear through the potholder. It was in flames when her husband found it. He had made some soup, was stirring it, took the spoon out and laid it on the potholder, went downstairs to do something, came back upstairs and the potholder was in flames. The LQS owner is now recommending NOT to use insulbright in potholders - batting only.
Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
04-20-2011, 06:42 AM
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I use two layers of insulbrite; I like them fat and puffy. They wash really well; but lay them to dry. If I don't have enough for two layers, I have used old towel squares. I make 40-50 potholders a year, use them for Christmas cards!
04-20-2011, 06:43 AM
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I use two layers of insulbrite; I like them fat and puffy. They wash really well; but lay them to dry. If I don't have enough for two layers, I have used old towel squares. I make 40-50 potholders a year, use them for Christmas cards!
04-20-2011, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
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